Tag: space

July 15, 2016 at 2:30 pm

Temperatures of the Universe: From Absolute Zero to ‘Absolute Hot’ [Infographic]

Temperatures of the Universe: From Absolute Zero to 'Absolute Hot' [Infographic]

BBC Future explores the temperatures of the Universe from Absolute zero (–273.15°C/ –459.67°F) to ‘Absolute hot’ (Planck temperature)

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June 30, 2016 at 1:54 pm

Auroras Larger Than Earth Spotted Over Jupiter

Auroras Larger Than Earth Spotted Over Jupiter

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have observed giant, vivid auroras on the poles of the Solar System’s largest planet

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June 20, 2016 at 11:05 am

Picture of the Day: Frosted Sand Dunes on Mars

Picture of the Day: Frosted Sand Dunes on Mars

Sand dunes cover much of this terrain, which has large boulders lying on flat areas between the dunes. It is late winter in the southern hemisphere of Mars, and these dunes are just getting enough sunlight to start defrosting their seasonal cover of carbon dioxide. Spots form where pressurized carbon dioxide gas escapes to the surface

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June 3, 2016 at 1:14 pm

This First-Person View of a Rocket Launch to Space is Incredible

This First-Person View of a Rocket Launch to Space is Incredible

“And I think it’s gonna be a long long time…”

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May 23, 2016 at 1:47 pm

The Entire Universe Explained in 4 Glorious Minutes

The Entire Universe Explained in 4 Glorious Minutes

Everything you wanted to know about the Universe in 4 funny and informative minutes

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May 18, 2016 at 5:04 pm

Picture of the Day: The Room Where Satellites Get Tested

Picture of the Day: The Room Where Satellites Get Tested

Seen here is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) incredible satellite testing room in Noordwijk, the Netherlands

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April 30, 2016 at 12:31 pm

A Continuous 24 Hour Stream of Earth from the ISS If You Ever Want to Relax or Escape

A Continuous 24 Hour Stream of Earth from the ISS If You Ever Want to Relax or Escape

Beautifully set to soothing music. Sit back, relax and enjoy

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April 21, 2016 at 5:06 pm

Picture of the Day: Your Car Photo is Inferior

Picture of the Day: Your Car Photo is Inferior

Apollo 17 mission commander Eugene Cernan looking like a boss on this lunar rover. Taken December 11, 1972

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April 19, 2016 at 10:22 am

NASA Releases Jaw Dropping Footage of Aurora Borealis in Ultra HD 4K

NASA Releases Jaw Dropping Footage of Aurora Borealis in Ultra HD 4K

Marvel at the cosmic beauty of Aurora Borealis from space with this compilation of timelapses shot in stunning ultra HD 4K

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April 13, 2016 at 10:50 am

Navid Baraty is Creating Fictional Space Scenes by Scanning Food on a Photo Scanner

Navid Baraty is Creating Fictional Space Scenes by Scanning Food on a Photo Scanner

Spice: The Final Frontier. Planet and moon = pancakes. Background = olive oil, flour, cinnamon, cumin, seasoned salt

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